LEAD 740 - Foundations of Research Methodology

Institution:

Eastern University

Subject:

Organizational Leadership

Description:

This is the first course in the complement of research methods courses aimed at preparing students for the doctoral dissertation. To learn research methods is to learn how to reflect on the world in a systematic way. This class introduces students to the knowledge base and skills needed to critically read and evaluate research studies; design qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research studies; utilize a statistical software package to process; and analyze, interpret and write up quantitative data analyses. The course emphasizes the development of quantitative and qualitative reasoning, critical thinking skills, academic writing skills, and problem solving. It is assumed that students will have some background in statistics and research methodology; nevertheless this course will revisit the foundations of research methodology providing students with a basic framework to conceptualize and critically evaluate social and behavioral science research. Undergraduate level statistical proficiency is a prerequisite to this course.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.eastern.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 341-5800

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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